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Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program

The Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program (ACCSP) is a provincial screening program that works to increase cervical cancer screening using Pap and cervical screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) among sexually active women /anyone with a cervix, aged 25 to 69. Cervical Cancer Screening supports testing for HPV and for abnormal cervical cell changes. The program also informs the public regarding the importance of cervical cancer screening and notifies when screening is overdue.

Getting screened regularly (normally every 3-5 years), following up on abnormal cervical screening results and getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Our services include:

  • Working with healthcare providers to support women, aged 25 to 69, in getting cervical cancer screening across the province.
  • Offering additional testing after initial cervical screening to help decide what follow-up is needed.
  • Providing cervical cancer screening information and education to eligible participants and healthcare providers.
  • Sending screening invitations, results, recalls and follow-up notifications to eligible participants through MyHealthAlberta MyChart.

For more information, visit Cervical - Screening For Life | Screening For Life.

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Eligibility

Women / anyone with a cervix, aged 25 to 69, who live in Alberta are eligible for cervical cancer screening. Alberta offers two screening tests: Pap test and Cervical screening tests depending on your age group. Talk to your primary healthcare provider about your options and what’s right for you. If you're between 25 and 69, you're automatically included in the program. If you haven't already been screened in Alberta, the Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program will send you an invitation to get screened.

Service Access

Book an appointment for cervical cancer screening at your primary healthcare provider’s office or at a women’s health clinic. If you don't have a healthcare provider, check out these resources to help find one:

Fees

Requires Alberta health Care Insurance.

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Also Known As
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HPV
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ACCSP
Other
Cervical Cancer, Cervical screening test, Pap test, Screening for Life